The SimKit Podcast

Addressing substance use disorder (SUD) remains a pressing issue, not just for healthcare providers but society as a whole. A recent article published in JAMA Network Open, titled "The Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths by Region, Substance, and Demographics," provides critical insights into the changing landscape of drug overdose deaths. We delve into this study for a clearer understanding, breaking it down into 5 sections with key take aways from each.
 
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Emergency Medicine requires a preparedness for the worst case scenarios, the most critically ill patients, the most complex care, and the most rare procedures that could potentially save a life. That is what we are trying to do at SimKit, by providing education on High Acuity, Low Occurrence (HALO) procedures that delivers to your door. 
We were fortunate enough to sit down with Dr. Irvine, a rural physician in  Saskatchewan, Canada and SimKit subscriber, who has taken procedural preparedness to heart to talk about a case of critical illness in a critical access environment.
 
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In this podcast we review structures for efficient charting and patient care, leading to improved flow and less end-of-shift catch up work. To view the video form of this podcast, check it out on our site. 
 
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This episode features the presentation of a complex case involving a patient with altered mental status, facial swelling, and dental pain. The discussion highlights key elements of diagnostic reasoning and the importance of maintaining a broad differential when evaluating high-risk patients. The case ultimately underscores the need for vigilance in recognizing rare but life-threatening conditions and using the history, physical, and work-up to nail the diagnosis.

In this episode, we dive into the case of a patient who presents with facial swelling—a common complaint with a wide differential. We walk through the clinical reasoning process, exploring key questions, potential red flags, and common diagnostic traps. As the case unfolds, we highlight the importance of thinking beyond the obvious before ultimately revealing the true diagnosis. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion packed with pearls you can apply on your next shift.

In this episode, we discuss a procedure so impactful that it can influence the direction of care and the patient’s subsequent hospital course. This procedure is the act of having a serious illness conversation. We talked to Dr. Neena Kashyap, an emergency medicine trained and now palliative care fellow at Cooper University Hospital. After today’s discussion, we hope that you will be better prepared to engage patients and their families in these often difficult conversations.

In this episode, Jason Hine speaks with Rob Orman, a renowned emergency physician and coach, about his career transition from emergency medicine to physician coaching. The conversation covers preventive measures for burnout, effective communication with hospital administrators, strategies for self-care before, during, and after shifts, and the importance of task management. Orman emphasizes the need for personalization and intentional strategies in preventing burnout.
 
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The American Diabetes Association released a consensus report in 2024 on the management of the hyperglycemic crises: DKA and HHS.  Our goal is to give you some insight into the latest recommendations on the management of these critical presentations using this report and Dr. George Willis as our guide!  
In Part II, we continue our deep dive into with a focus on diagnostic criteria updates and new treatment guidelines. We break down the latest consensus statement and discuss how these changes impact clinical practice.
 
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The American Diabetes Association released a consensus report in 2024 on the management of the hyperglycemic crises: DKA and HHS.  Our goal is to give you some insight into the latest recommendations on the management of these critical presentations using this report and Dr. George Willis as our guide!  
In Part I, we discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of DKA/HHS. In Part II, we will discuss diagnosis and clinical management.
 
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Boarding plagues Emergency Departments the country (world?) over. It negatively impacts patient satisfaction, staff wellbeing, patient safety, among others. But what does it cost the hospital/healthcare system?
 
A recent article in Annals tries to answer that question. We sat down with first author and our friendly neighborhood Operations specialist to look at this article and the true cost of boarding.
 
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